January 26 announced day of mourning for Domodedovo terrorist attack victimsJanuary 25, 2011 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow authorities have declared a day of mourning on Wednesday, January 26, for victims of a deadly terrorist attack at the capital's Domodedovo Airport, a spokesperson for the mayor said. At least 35 people were killed and 180 injured in a suicide attack at the airport's arrivals gate on Monday. Over 100 people have been hospitalized, and four of them remain in a critical condition. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast. "In memory of the January 24 terrorist attack victims at Domodedovo Airport, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced a day of mourning in Moscow on January 26," the spokesperson said. Flags will fly at half-mast in Moscow and in the Moscow Region. Entertainment programs will be dropped from TV and radio schedules and concerts will be postponed. Relatives have so far identified the bodies of 16 victims. The identification process is expected to take up to 2 days. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged assistance to the families of the dead and those injured in the attack, RIA Novosti reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |